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HSI/Viet Nam is calling on the South African government to honor its commitment to protect rhinos by refusing permits for an online auction of rhinoceros horns that appears to be targeting buyers from the world’s two largest destinations for trafficked rhino horn, China and Viet Nam.

HSI called on the government of Zimbabwe to investigate the irregularities surrounding the killing of Xanda the lion. In particular, HSI requested that Zimbabwe officials fully investigate the hunt, bring legal action against the trophy hunters if warranted, prevent the export of the trophy and establish a five-kilometer no-hunting zone around Hwange National Park.

HSI expressed sadness and indignation to reports of the killing of Xanda, the 6-year-old son of Cecil the lion whose own killing at the hands of an American trophy hunter caused international outcry two years ago. According to news reports, a hunter in Zimbabwe killed Xanda.

Animal protection and conservation groups are fighting to prevent five young elephants from being sent to a zoo in the United Arab Emirates from a privately owned game farms in Namibia. This action comes amid fears that forcibly removing the calves from their herd and transporting them vast distances will traumatize the elephants and possibly kill them.

Billions of people are called to take a green step towards reducing their carbon footprint for World Environment Day. One easy, fun and delicious way for anyone to participate is to indulge in plant-based foods.

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